GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 71% up on the Radeon RX 590. Value tips toward the Radeon RX 590, though: $5,218 BRL cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 71% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 590 starts at $1,312 BRL against $6,530 BRL for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 590 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~190% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 590 still sits about $1,033 BRL above its $279 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $6,081 BRL above its $449 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti sips power at 180W next to the Radeon RX 590's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 590 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 590?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 590 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than the Radeon RX 590?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the Radeon RX 590?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $5,218 BRL over the Radeon RX 590?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 590?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,432✓ | 2,304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,469 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Nov 2018 |